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adjective
 
 
/ˈkɒr.ən.ər.i/ US  /ˈkɔːr.ə.ner-/ specialized

Definition

relating to the arteries (= thick tubes) that supply blood to the muscles of the heart: Regular exercise reduces the risk of coronary heart disease.Relating to particular parts of the body
(Definition of coronary adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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